This week The Loop looks for a little bit of good by diving into the nostalgia of handwritten letters with a local stationery shop. Plus, we look into what it takes to feel good about returning to work with an Edmonton psychologist.

This week Tahirih Foroozan joins host Clare Bonnyman. Edmonton-based CBC reporter Kyle Muzyka shares his experience covering the papal apology and he tells us how his Métis roots kept him grounded in Rome. And an Edmonton-idea has hit the big (small) screen. Frick, I Love Nature creators Stephen Robinson and Gordie Lucius share their new season on CBC Gem.

This week on The Loop, hosts Clare Bonnyman and Min Dhariwal look at the shifts in Edmonton’s population. A Canada West Foundation study shows that young people are leaving Alberta, but what does that actually mean? A young Edmontonian tells us what his community is feeling. Plus, the world’s refugee crisis has only gotten worse in recent months. We hear from a Sherwood Park teacher who went to Afghanistan to try and get his friends out.

From bad actors to banned books, this week hosts Clare Bonnyman and Min Dhariwal explore the conversations that stay hidden. We dig into a story of human trafficking that hits close to home. Plus, the research behind banned books and why "limited literature" can start important conversations.

This show discusses sex trafficking. Canada has a national human trafficking hotline. If you or someone you know may be a victim, call 1-833-900-1010.

This week we’ll hear from an Edmonton man who spent months training soldiers in Ukraine and now is watching a community he knows so well under fire. Plus, host Clare Bonnyman and co-host Min Dhariwal meet Anisha Joshi, an Edmontonian who’s a member of the CBC Street Cents reboot. She shares what it’s like to talk about money and life for the next generation on Tik Tok.

This week on The Loop hosts Clare Bonnyman and Min Dhariwal dive into awards season, and the growing awareness of deaf actors and culture on the big screen. We chat with an actor and deaf consultant in the city to share their experiences. Plus, CBC Edmonton is giving out its own awards to the city’s Best ‘Burb. We hear from Edmontonians about what makes their community stand out.

Read the full transcript here: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/transcript-the-loop-episode-mar-4-2022-1.6372470

The Alberta government is predicting a balanced budget thanks to surging oil and gas prices. This week on The Loop, Rod Kurtz takes a look at how the province plans to spend your money. He's joined by political columnist Graham Thomson and Taleesha Thorogood, senior business advisor at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin and a former Conservative staffer.

This week host Clare Bonnyman and co-host Tahirih Foroozan dig into relationships found and lost in the COVID-19 pandemic. They also investigate why the city of Edmonton’s wordle Valentine's message to Calgary seemingly fell flat. And one relationship that never lets us down is Min Dhariwal who checks in from Beijing where he’s discovered robot bartenders

This week on The Loop host Clare Bonnyman is joined by CBC’s Tahirih Foroozan. Together they dig deep into the latest easing of restrictions here in Alberta, and hear reaction from local businesses. Plus an ER doctor and former politician weighs in on the “path back to normal”.

This week CBC's Elise Stolte starts a series focusing on Alberta caregivers. She joins Clare Bonnyman to talk about this community, and a government plan that could see more Albertans aging in place. Plus Min Dhariwal introduces us to the Edmonton Elks new President, and his Hollywood-style story from fan to boss.